Limited Focus of Change Is a Major Force for Resistance

Multiple Choice

Limited focus of change is a major force for resistance to change that originates from an organizational source. It indicates that ________.

A) groups in the organization that control sizable resources often resist change
B) changes in organizational patterns may threaten the expertise of specialized groups so these groups tend to resist change
C) organizations have structural inertia that acts as a counterbalance to sustain stability
D) limited changes in subsystems tend to be nullified by the larger system
E) even if individuals want to change their behavior, group norms may act as a constraint